HAVING FUN: Twins Sienna and Devon Hopkins enjoy the pajama and movie day
organised by the Burnside Primary School pupil council. The council comes up with a
plan each term for a day where pupils can have fun. More photos on page 15.

Â&#x201E;Â&#x201E; By Georgia Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Connor-Harding
FED-UP RESIDENTS living near a
problematic alleyway in Hei Hei may
at last get their wish to have it closed
down.
A proposal by the city council is out
for public consultation on the closure
of the alleyway that runs between
Aurora St and Buchanans Rd.
The publicâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s views will help the
Riccarton-Wigram Community Board
decide whether to progress with formal access-way closure procedures.
In October a petition was signed by
nearly 40 residents to close the alleyway
down and presented to the community
board.
The petition addressed the issue of
criminal activity residents had been
dealing with.
Residents wanted the alleyway
owned by the city council in October
to be shut down after enduring loud
parties and fighting from Thursday to
Sunday most weeks.
They were left to clean up used
needles, glass, dog faeces and blood.
Resident Mary-Ann BelcherÂ said
it had taken the city council a long
time to get round to having the public
consultation.
She said recently there had been the
same issues of drunk people walking
down the alleyway.
Community board deputy chair-

FED-UP: Residents Mary-Ann
Belcher and Natasha McLean.

woman Helen Broughton said it is
really important people do comment
on the consultation.
â&#x20AC;&#x153;As long as the community wants
it closed it can be closed. But if we
get a divided community it makes it
more difficult. It does depend on the
response that comes back,â&#x20AC;? she said.
The decision will be made by the
community board in the following
months after the consultation had
closed.
Ms Belcher and another resident
Natasha McLean are currently looking
at purchasing the land after the alleyway has closed.
The consultation process closes on
August 19. To have your say go to
www.ccc.govt.nz/haveyoursay

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News............................3, 5 & 8
Your Local Views..........4

WELL, THE Olympics are upon
us and I for one am considering
doing a few early mornings of
intense television watching before
work. It will be a hard grind
during the day, but I feel that
coffee will do its job – it is only
every four years we get to see
this. I have very fond memories
watching the Olympics growing
up and am hoping they will keep
their magic.
Reporter Caitlin Miles interviewed William Stedman who
will debut at the Rio de Janeiro
Paralympics in September. He
flies out tomorrow and we wish
him all the very best.
On page 3, concept designs for
the $3.7 million Hornby Primary
School redevelopmnent c have
been revealed. It looks pretty
impressive.
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 By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
THE MINISTRY of Education
has revealed the new concept
designs for Hornby Primary
School as part of its $3.7 million
redevelopment.
The first stage of the
redevelopment will include
construction of a new
administration space, library,
spaces for 200 pupils and a
multi-purpose space.
The multi-purpose space will
be available for use as a gymnasium, hall and other learning
activities.
The new teaching and administration block will be built
on the school’s current netball
courts and will be adjacent to
the swimming pool.
Ministry of Education head
of infrastructure service Jerome
Sheppard said work is planned
to begin next month and tendering is currently out for the main
contractors.
He said the work will be carried out at the same time as the
adjacent Hornby High School,
with both schools scheduled to
be completed in 2019.
Hornby High is to be completely rebuilt with construction
expected to begin in January
and cost about $31 million.

NOTICE BOARD
A community notice board
will be placed in Harrington
Park after about 50 residents
signed a petition to have
the notice board placed in a
more central location. The
petition was organised by
resident Peter Simmonds.
The community notice
board was initially placed in
Paeroa Reserve. The second
community notice board
will be installed by the city
council.

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UPDATED: The new concept design for Hornby Primary School released by the Ministry of
Education. The design shows the administration area, library and multi-purpose space. ​
opening next month in the
school’s old car park.
Mr Roberts said when
everything is finished
the teaching spaces and
administration block will
be in a horse-shoe shape
connecting the school.
Stage one is expected to be
completed in the middle of 2017.
The next stage of the process
will be relocating the year 7 and
8 teaching blocks from Hornby
High to the primary school.
Mr Roberts said when Branston Intermediate School closed
at the end of 2013, year 7 and 8
students were moved into movable classrooms at Hornby High.

Hornby Primary
principal Gary Roberts
(right) said the school is
very excited about the
redevelopment.
“To be fair we didn’t
have as much damage
and destruction as
schools on the eastern side of
town.
“We were certainly fortunate.
But the school is ageing. We have
issues around lighting, acoustics
and heating so we are looking
forward to our rebuild and redevelopment,” he said.
Along with the redevelopment
getting under way, the new early
childhood Pasifika centre will be

“They are going to be passed
onto us. They are between 18
months and two years old, so
relatively new,” he said.
The Christchurch Schools
Rebuild programme is investing $1.137 billion to refurbish,
rebuild and repair 115 schools in
the city.
HAVE YOUR SAY: What do
you think about the redevelopment of the Hornby
Primary School? Email your
views to georgia.oconnor@
starmedia.kiwi
• Vandals caught on CCTV
camera at Hornby Primary,
page 8

INDUSTRIAL INCIDENT
The fire service was called
to assist in freeing a man
trapped under a sheet of
metal at an industrial address
on Annex Rd. Two appliances
were sent from the Sockburn
and Addington fire stations.
The incident happened at
about 9.10am on Saturday.
The man was transported to
Christchurch Hospital.
CORRECTION
Last week the Western News
published an article about
Hei Hei resident Hamish Reid
who attended an Outward
Bound trip. Hamish’s
surname should have read
Ward. We apologise for the
error.

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Your Local Views

New voice for residents

FLAME FILES
GUTTED: The
building in
Woolston was
left completely
destroyed by
the fire that
ripped through
the property.
PHOTO:
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News

Winter weather takes
its toll on roads

Fashion
 By Mark Thomas – Fire Risk
Management Officer
LAST WEEK I mentioned
heading to a fire investigation
about the time I was writing the
column. That incident turned out
to be the fatal fire that occurred
in Woolston and involved several
days on the scene for investigators.
While inquiries continue, I can
say that any situation in which
people are living where flame is
involved in any cooking, heating
or lighting makes for a heightened
level of risk from fire.
I regularly report the instances
of cooking or kitchen fires here. A
call just before 6am last Saturday
to a house in North New Brighton
seemed a little early in the day. It
turned out to be a baby’s bottle
left sterilising in a pot on the stove

until the water boiled away and
the plastic bottle started to burn.
I’ve got to admit to sympathy
for the poor mum or dad with
memories from way, way back of
the zombie-like state that months
of broken sleep brings on. But
it appears a smoke alarm that
should have operated didn’t have a
battery. Which could have made a
bad situation tragic!
Winter weather has had an effect on fire calls in the city. Crews
attended 18 car crashes this week.
They also went to 20 ambulance
code purple assistance calls, of
which eight involved fatalities.
Cold, wet weather seems to be
one of the influences. It means
we should be extra careful driving just now and perhaps be a
little more regular in our visits to
elderly parents. Just in case!

Gardening
Motoring

Newly
appointed
Riccarton
BushKilmarnock
Residents’
Association
chairman
Tony Simons writes about
the challenges facing the
area
I’ve only recently been elected
as chairman, but already there’s
plenty to do. The Riccarton
Bush-Kilmarnock Residents’
Association represents many of
those living close to Westfield
mall – the oldest and one of the
biggest shopping malls in the
city.
That presents its challenges,
but we also sit next to
Riccarton Bush, arguably
the most historically and
environmentally significant
area in the city. We cover
north of Riccarton Rd between
Riccarton Bush and the railway
line and up to Matai St West.
Over the years, the
association has been involved
with amenity preservation,
beautification, as well
as resisting commercial
encroachment.
We have participated in
consultations on the university

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cycleway project and the bus
lounges on Riccarton Rd.
The biggest issue recently
was the proposed new
district plan that would have
allowed intensive multi-storey
residential development. We
fought that one hard. More
than 100 residents turned up to
oppose the planners’ proposals
and, ignoring some who said
we wouldn’t win, we submitted
to the independent hearings
panel and were listened to. As a
result, our residential zoning is
retained, and with it, much of
the value that is core to what we
are trying to preserve.
Another perennial issue is
parking. One part of our area is
limited time parking and this
has (thankfully) prevented the
horrors of all-day, jam-packed
parking. It gives space for
parking by visitors to the area
for events such as the farmers’
market, plays, gatherings, as
well as providing short-term
parking for shoppers and

residents’ family and friends.
Currently, the city council
is planning to extend these
parking restrictions to parts
of Kilmarnock, Harakeke and
Jane Deans Cl. And, of course,
next on the agenda will be a full
city council review of parking
across the city in 2017.
Like most residents in the
city, we are concerned about
the apparent increase in
mindless vandalism, graffiti
and hooliganism. It seemed to
get worse after the earthquakes
and, while not as bad as some
areas of the city, we have
worked with the community
board, police and Canterbury
University on this issue. The
area is under a liquor ban
but also of some concern is
the fact that more bars, with
early morning closing, may be
opening in the Westfield Mall
precinct. This in spite of the city
council stating its intention in
future to cut back on opening
hours for bars in suburban
areas.
So we’ve got plenty on. And,
of course, the more people who
join groups like ours, the louder
the community voice. Residents
in our area are encouraged to
join the association simply by
emailing us at rbkresidents@
gmail.com

News
Outdoor pantries possible
Fashion
 By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
MINI OUTDOOR pantries
could start popping up around
the western area of the city as
part of an initiative to improve
local community parks.
The idea was proposed by
deputy mayor Vicki Buck at the
Riccarton-Wigram Community
Board meeting as a way of connecting the community last
week.
Along with the outdoor
pantry, a “library fridge” and an
outdoor table to share vegetables
in local parks were some of the
other ideas she suggested.
The concept was inspired by
a cupboard of books open to
the public on Barbadoes St and
around the world.
Cr Buck said the community
board had been looking at a
range of ideas after a reserve on
the corner of Dilworth St and
Picton Ave was identified as a
park needing a clean-up.
She said a community group
would need to maintain the
facilities and is planning to run a
Facebook status to find out who
is interested.
If the ideas go ahead they
would be supported by the community board’s discretionary

Gardening

Motoring

INNOVATIVE: An outdoor pantry like this one in the United
States, has been one of the ideas suggested by deputy
mayor Vicki Buck as a way of improving parks in the
Riccarton-Wigram ward.
PHOTO: BOREDPANDA.COM ​

response fund.
Ms Buck said the food pantries
in particular would be low-key
and food that goes off quickly
could not be placed in the outdoor cupboards.
But community board chairman Mike Mora said while he
doesn’t want to “poo-poo” Cr

Buck’s idea, the food pantry and
library fridge was not as easy as
it sounds.
He said the neighbourhood
box for people to put their
excess produce set up by Oasis
Baptist Church in Hei Hei after
the earthquakes had to be shut
down.

“There were mattresses, wheels,
prams and God knows what arrived in there,” Mr Mora said.
He said the initiative had to be
shut down because it was turned
into a dumping ground and it
cost the church a fortune to have
the rubbish removed.
Mr Mora said the community
board will however, look into the
proposals.
The ideas were endorsed by
Riccarton West Neighbourhood
Group’s Sheree Wharewhiti.
She said the outdoor food
pantry was a great idea but there
would need to be non-perishable
items like canned food.
“The nice thing about trying
some of these things is really the
cost of trying them is close to
nothing. If they work fantastic,
if they don’t, nothing ventured,
nothing gained,” Cr Buck said.
The initiative has been forwarded on to the city council.
The city council’s role in
strengthening communities
Marie Byrne will report back
to the community board in the
upcoming months.
HAVE YOUR SAY: What
would you like to see in
your local parks? Email your
views to georgia.oconnor@
starmedia.kiwi

5

In Brief
SMALL GRANTS MEETING
The Riccarton-Wigram
Community Board will be
holding small grants fund
assessment committee agenda
this Wednesday. The purpose is
to consider and make decisions
on the applications received for
funding from the 2016/17 Small
Grants Fund. The meeting will
be held at 4pm at the Fendalton
Service Centre on the corner of
Jeffreys and Clyde Rd.
COMMUNITY CENTRE
A notice of motion was
made at a Riccarton-Wigram
Community Board meeting
last week to ensure a temporary
service centre stays in the central
Riccarton area. City council staff
are in the process of finding a
location for a temporary service
centre. A request was made by
deputy mayor Vicki Buck for
city council staff to report back
to the community board within
two months if a temporary
facility or co-location for the
building could not be found.
CAR CRASH
A person sustained moderate
injuries after a car crash on
Curletts Rd last week. St John
was alerted to the incident
at 10.27am on Sunday. One
ambulance was sent to the
scene. The woman was taken to
Christchurch Hospital.

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Our People
Track and field athlete to make
Christchurch’s William Stedman, 16, will debut at the
Rio de Janeiro Paralympics in September. He spoke to
reporter Caitlin Miles about how he hasn’t let cerebral
palsy stop him from competing and what inspired him to
become a paralympic athlete
Congratulations on getting a
grant from Inspire Foundation.
Thank you. Yeah, it’s really
cool, it’ll help me out a lot to get
things I need before heading to
Rio. I’m really thankful that they
gave me the money. They’re a
great foundation.
How much money did
you receive? What will it go
towards?
I got $1000, so that will go
towards paying for orthotics
and shoes and that kind of stuff.
The New Zealand Paralympics
covers our entry costs and stuff,
which is a big relief because it’s
not cheap. The money I got from
the foundation can be focused on
getting me the things I need for
it, not just pay to compete.
Congratulations too on
heading to Rio – are you
excited?
I fly out tomorrow so I’m pretty
excited. I’ve been doing a lot
of training and stuff so it’s still
pretty surreal. The other people
I’ve met in the paralympic team
are really great so it’s going to be

really cool.
How long have you been
training for?
I kind of never stop training. It
gets ramped up and more intense
closer to the time, but I’m always
training. When I went to the
world champs in Doha, I didn’t
know I was going until about two
weeks before. I didn’t think I had
got in so, when I found out I had,
there was a bit more pressure to
train harder. I had been training
constantly anyway, but that
uncertainty was annoying. It was
such a big event and competition
to be a part of so the idea of
missing out was hard, so it was
even better when I found out I
had got in.
How did you fund that? It
must have been hard to get
all the money and everything
together in a short amount of
time?
Well my parents were really
good about it. They helped
me out big time with getting
everything together in not much
time. I guess it was such a big

DRIVE: William spends more than 10 hours a week training for
events and competitions, such as the paralympics.

thing for me and a really great
opportunity they didn’t want me
to miss out either.
Is this your first year going to

the paralympics?
Yeah, it is. It’s really exciting to
be going over.
What classifies you as a

paralympian?
I have cerebral palsy so the left
side of my body is a bit slower
and doesn’t react as quickly. I
was classed as T28, which was bit
too hard for me to compete in. I
am now classed at T36 and that
made a big change to how I can
compete. It’s much easier for
me and I compete better and
a little easier, which gives me
a good chance to compete
professionally and go to worlds
and stuff.
Why did you decide to
become an athlete?
I have always been pretty
active. I enjoy sport. It wasn’t
until I saw the 2012 London
Paralympics and I thought, ‘I can
do that, why can’t I do that?’ So
I decided to get serious about it
and see what I can do.
So you’ve been competing for
four years?
No, not at first. I wanted to
get into running and see what it
was like. I joined the Port Hills
Athletics Club and I started
long distance running with the
club. It wasn’t until 2014 when
I started training properly for
competitions.
What events do you compete
in?
I do the 400m, 800m running
events and the long jump.

JUMPER: William will compete in the long jump, as well as the 400m and 800m events, at Rio.

What events do you compete
in?
I do the 400m, 800m running
events and the long jump.
How often do you train and
what’s involved?
I train roughly seven times a
week. That’s about 10-11 hours.
It might not sound like much
but it’s pretty high intensity stuff.
I do a lot of different exercises

over the week. I’ll do short
distance running, long distance,
endurance stuff, running up
and down stairs and hills, gym
sessions and all of that kind of
stuff. I usually get two days off
a week. Sometimes I’ll train on
Sundays, though.
How does your body cope
with that? Do your muscles
struggle?

No my muscles handle it pretty
well, but my left side is just
slower and I have less muscle
control over it so it doesn’t move
as well. I started off running long
distances and then I switched
to shorter distances. I think it’s
because my body can handle
shorter distances better. I’m more
of a middle distance runner now.
As I get older, I might go back to

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paralympics are getting more
support and recognition, which
is really cool. It’s not so hidden
anymore. There is a lot more
support for us athletes, which I
think is a really great thing to see.
Do you see yourself as a role
model for other people with
disabilities?
I wouldn’t call myself a role
model. Not at the moment
anyway. I’d like to be a role model
in the future, though. I think it’s
just really cool that paralympics
is becoming a bigger event and
getting more people to celebrate
us. It gets more coverage in the
media, more people recognise us
as athletes that have disabilities
and support us. Not just here, but
around the world, which is really
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How do you balance school
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year of exams?
Yeah, I’m doing NCEA level 1
this year, so there is a bit going
on. My school is really supportive
of my sport so that’s a big help.
They understand there is a lot
going on so I balance it. I’ve got
to stay really motivated to be able
to do both.
Do you ever worry about
cerebral palsy stopping you
from running and competing?
I never really think about it
to be honest. I make sure I look
after myself. It’s important to me
to compete and be a good athlete,
but I also know to look after
myself. I’m not too worried about
having to stop. Not at this stage
anyway. I have had a couple of
injuries but nothing too serious.
I had a bone stress injury in my
foot when I competed, which
was painful, but nothing that has
made me think about stopping.
Has anyone ever told you
that you shouldn’t be an athlete
because of cerebral palsy?
No. I’m really lucky. I’ve had so
much support from my parents
and my friends and my school.
My coach, George Edwards, is
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CAUGHT: Three young adults were caught on Hornby Primary
School’s CCTV cameras stealing and vandalising.

Security cameras
catch thieves in action

Motoring
A CCTV camera was stolen
from Hornby Primary School
last Tuesday.
Three young adults were
caught on another of the school’s
CCTV cameras allegedly
stealing and vandalising
property last Tuesday at about
10.20pm.
The footage showed three
individuals walking off with one
of the security cameras.
Inquiries are continuing and
police are working towards iden-

tify the offenders.
Acting Senior Sergeant Dan
Harker said several people had
come forward online to identify
the alleged offenders, but an investigation had not been carried
out yet.
A school spokeswoman said
the school did not want to comment on the incident.
If you have any information
on the incident, contact police
on 363 7400 or Hornby Primary
School on 349 7238

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 By Georgia O’Connor-Harding
NATIONAL Academy of
Singing and Dramatic Art
students took to the stage
recently in a bid to showcase
their talent and fundraise for
their next production.
The third-year students raised
money for the special effects and
costumes for their upcoming
musical Ragtime, written by
American writers Stephen
Flaherty, Terrence McNally and
Lynn Ahrens. It will open next
month.
They took the opportunity
to preview a snippet of the
upcoming production.
Our Children, a song from the
musical, was previewed at the
concert.
The production is
based on the book by E.L
Doctorow and covers three
families pursuing the American
dream.
Erin Wells, of Avonhead, was
one of the performers in the
show and will take part in the
production of the Ragtime next
month.
A variety of contemporary
and musical theatre was

performed at the concert, along
with solos, duets, contemporary
dance, tap dance, cultural and
full ensemble numbers.
Performances included songs
from the musicals Wicked, The
Full Monty and Once.
Third year student Sophie
Petersen said the preview
concert was student-led and
provided a fantastic opportunity
to showcase performers from the
academy.
“To come together as students

to produce an event with
flavours for every audience
member, it proved to be a
very rewarding process,” she
said.
About 50 performers from the
entire school performed in the
preview show.
Ragtime will be performed
at the Gym in the Christchurch
Arts Centre from September
1-4.
Tickets are available at www.
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A LICENSED real estate
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at a national auctioneering
competition.
Sam Steele, of Harcourts Four
Seasons Reality Ltd, gained first
place in the rising star category
at the REINZ National Auction
Championships.
The competition was held in
Auckland last month.
“It was an awesome thing to
get under the belt after a lot of
months worth of training,” he
said.
In the six months leading up
to the national competition Mr
Steele was mentored by professional auctioneers Phil and Mark
McGoldrick.
“I’ve been really lucky here
in the city. Harcourts produce
pretty much the best auctioneers
in the world. I was lucky to be
mentored by a couple of guys
who are absolute legends.”
The competition required
contestants to perform a mock
auction in front of a crowd
including three to seven judges
with a bidding script.
“They ask you tough questions
to throw you off . . . a lot of the
time it is legal questions,” he
said.
Contestants were judged on
factors including personal ability,

ACHIEVEMENT: REINZ rising star category winner Sam
Steele with Harcourts chief executive Chris Kennedy. ​
standard of dress, the bidding
sequence and entertainment
factor.
“It is a basically a public speaking competition with bidding
thrown in as well,” Mr Steele
said.
He had been working as a licensed real estate consultant and
auctioneer at Harcourts Four
Seasons Reality Ltd for three
years.
But before he went into real es-

tate he was a professional cyclist.
Mr Steele competed in
competitions around the world
including the United States,
Mexico, South Africa and
Australia.
But he has now put his cycling
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career as an auctioneer.
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charity auctions and auctions for
fun, already he has six property
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WHEN ANGELO Scott won
a most improved award at the
recent Ara Youth Guarantee
Awards, it was an emotional
moment for his family.
Training for Angelo, who
is autistic, at the Ara Institute
of Canterbury has been a big
journey for both him and his
family.
“We weren’t expecting an
award. It’s the first time in his
life he has won anything. It was a
big moment for us as well. I burst
out crying,” his father Peter Scott
said.
The lady next to me asked why
I was crying and I said, ‘that’s my
son’, then she started crying and
my wife was also crying”.
After secondary school, the
Wigram resident joined a supported learning programme at
Ara called Workskills.
The programme is designed
especially for students with intellectual disabilities.
After joining Workskills,

Angelo transitioned into the
Youth Guarantee programme.
It is a supported learning
stream for 15 to 19-year-olds and
is the only level two supported
learning programme in New
Zealand.
Youth Guarantee tutor Bill
Bryce said Angelo’s improvement
in his cookery class had been
“exceptional”.
“When Angelo first arrived, for
the first few days I was worried
. . . at the start he would not
try things because of lack of
confidence and would expect
help but not ask for it,” he said.
But Mr Bruce said Angelo is
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“He will now attempt tasks
and will ask for help directly if he
needs it. He always tries hard,”
Mr Bryce said.
Angelo’s parents said he is now
cooking a lot more at home too.
When he was asked if he liked
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SPORTS

Finalist in line for Countdown award
A CHURCH Corner
Countdown staff member has
been announced as one of the
top four finalists contending for
the national store manager of
the year.
Madison Taylor has claimed
the top spot in the South Island
beating 39 other store managers.
Ms Taylor first began working

part-time for Countdown when
she was 15-years-old.
Thirteen years on she has
made her way up through the
company to store manager.
“I’ve been really lucky to
have such supportive mentors
throughout my career and it’s a
huge sense of pride seeing the
rest of the team achieve their

goals,” she said.
Ms Taylor has worked at
several Countdown stores
throughout the country and
encourages people to grab every
opportunity.
She first started working in
the deli section on Waiheke
Island part-time before moving
around to Auckland, Timaru

and now Christchurch.
“I’ve taken every opportunity
thrown my way and love the
different challenges I am faced
with each day,” she said.
The Countdown national
store manager of the year will
be announced at an awards
dinner in Auckland on
August 29.

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Industry expert invites
Villa student back to US
A VILLA Maria College student
has been asked to return to the
United States next year after
achieving high results at a world
performing arts competition last
month.
Year 13 student Sophie
Holt was selected to represent
New Zealand at the World
Championships of Performing
Arts last month in Long Beach,
California.
She won six awards at the
competition including an industry medal, three “silver awards”
for the contemporary, country
and pop categories for 18 to
24-year-olds.
Sophie also won a gold award
for the original works category
and an overall gold award for 16
to 24-year-olds.
Now she has been invited to
return to the US next year to
perform her original songs by
music industry professional
Jeffrey Weber.
“I never signed a contract but
I’m hopefully heading back next
year to record my songs with
him,” Sophie said.
Mr Weber has been in the
American music industry for
more than 30 years and has
worked with American singer
and actress Ariana Grande’s
musical director.
He was the founder of

American television network
Studio M and has produced
more than 180 CDs.
Sophie is a singer-songwriter
and one of 21 New Zealanders
who was selected to travel to the
US to compete.
The competition started with
a boot camp which consisted of
workshops ran by professionals
from the New York Film
Academy.
Sophie said the boot camp was
beneficial and gave an insight
into how the industry works.
The competition was set up in
three rounds.
After each round, judges who
were interested in talking with
competitors
about their
talent were
issued “go see
slips”.
Sophie
received three
of the slips.
This provided Sophie
the opportunity to
sit down with Mr Weber
and discussed her future
singing career.
“The results of this
trip were more than I’d
ever imagined and I am
honestly so humbled by it
all,” she said.

She said while she is still
exploring music genres she is
writing a lot of piano ballads.
“I focus a lot on my lyrics and
I pretty much write something
every day.”

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involved in growing food organically.
It provides young people with
job experience and sells 70 per
cent of produce grown while
giving 30 per cent away.
The social enterprise also picks
up organic waste from restaurants and turns it into compost.

The Ministry of Education is currently working on plans for future
primary education provision in the Halswell area and is seeking
your input. This is an exciting opportunity for parents and the
whole community to contribute innovative ideas and have input
into future education provision.
The first phase of the engagement will involve face-to-face public
workshops, facilitated by Dr Gabrielle Wall, to gather and explore ideas
about future education provision. These are scheduled as follows:
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Tuesday August 23rd, 7 – 8pm, Hillmorton School

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STUDENTS GOT their hands
dirty last week as part of a
Rebuilding Christchurch class
run by Canterbury University
Associate Professor Billy
O’Steen.
The class of 50 students helped
prepare the new site behind the
Halswell Timber Company for
planting which was recently
obtained by social enterprise
Cultivate Christchurch.
The day was also spent digging
out trenches where willows will
be planted to serve as a windbreak for the crops.
Cultivate Christchurch is
aimed at getting young people

Community engagement on
proposed new primary education
provision in the Halswell area

THINKER:
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student Allan
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The ideas and themes generated through this first phase will then be
used to construct an online survey that will make it possible to identify
which options and ideas have a wider base of support. The online
survey will be open from September 12th – 30th.
Further information
If you have any questions about the process, or would like to add
your details to the contact database, visit http://www.education.govt.
nz/halswell-community-engagement-on-proposed-new-primaryeducation-provision/.

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SPOTTED: A highlight for Burnside’s year 13
geography students was seeing Ohau Stream baby
seals up close in Kaikoura.

Adventure in Kaikoura
for Burnside students
BURNSIDE HIGH School
students went on an
adventure in Kaikoura
recently as part of their
year 13 geography studies.
The students spent their
time collecting primary
data in the field as part of
their research assessment
on sustainable tourism in
Kaikoura.
Highlights were seeing the Hapuku Lodge
and Tree Houses in the
Kaikoura Ranges, whalewatching, and having the
opportunity to see Ohau
Stream baby seals up close.
The students also had

a go at the Kaikoura
Peninsula Walk and attend
a talk by Kaikoura District
Council planner Rachel
Vaughn at The Kaikoura
Landfill and Recycling
Centre.
Burnside High
enrolment and publicity
officer Bernadette Shaw
said the class stayed at the
Canterbury Underwater
Club lodge for the first
time which proved to be a
“very comfortable base”.
‘It was a pleasure to work
with such a great bunch
of students and staff,” she
said.

PAJAMA PARTY: Milni Jayasingle (left), Maddie
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Semi-final fixtures confirmed
 By Gordon Findlater
CHRISTCHURCH BOYS’ High
School has qualified for the UC
Championship semi-finals in
second position following a 19-13
victory over Shirley Boys’ High
School.
Saturday’s victory had extra
meaning for Christchurch BHS
after suffering a 17-25 upset at
the hands of Shirley in last year’s
semi-final.
They will now play Nelson
College in this weekend’s semifinal. The two teams couldn’t be
separated when they met in May,
sharing the points in a six-all
draw.
Christ’s College go into this
weekend’s semi-finals as the top
seed after a 67-19 demolition job
of St Andrew’s.
They will host Shirley Boys’

High School who qualified in
fourth position.
Shirley rugby manager John
Fox knows how tough getting a
result against the competition’s
top side will be.
Meanwhile, it was an agonising wait for Burnside High
School who had a bye on the
weekend.
They were forced to wait on
Saturday’s results to find out
if they would have a chance to
defend the fifth-place plate title
they won last year.
After both Waimea and Marlborough won Saturday’s early
games, Burnside were left relying
on St Andrew’s College to come
away from their game against
Christ’s College empty handed.
A bonus point for finishing
within seven points or for scor-

SEMI-FINAL TIME: Year 11 Christchurch BHS half-back Louie
Chapman has been instrumental in his team’s success this year. ​

Mo’unga back to school
PUPILS FROM Riccarton
Primary School will have
the task of announcing
the Canterbury squad for
theReMitre 10 Cup today.
Former Riccarton student
Richie Mo’unga will return to
his former school, along with
Canterbury player Ere Enari and
assistant coach Joe Maddock.
They will arrive at lunchtime
to mix and mingle with the students. Then a group of students
will announce the Canterbury
squad in the school hall, followed
by a performance from the Riccarton Primary School Pasifika
group.
They will visit the school to
launch Canterbury Rugby’s
‘Adopt a School’ programme,
which sees players matched up
with schools from around the
region as a way of building connections with some of the team’s
youngest fans.
Mo’unga and Enari will be
buddied up with Riccarton
Primary School for the season.
The players will make three visits
to the school over the course of
the season. Schools from across
Canterbury will also have the

SPORTS

BALLERS: Angus McWilliam, Toby Gillooly and Quinn Clinton
are trailing for the New Zealand under-19 team

International basketball
ambitions for young trio

opportunity to enter their kapa
haka or Pasifika groups into
a competition to perform at a
Canterbury home game.

BACK TO SCHOOL: Canterbury
first-five Richie Mo’unga will
return to his former school.

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THE TRIO of Canterbury
basketballers hope to book
a spot in the New Zealand
under-19 team ahead of the
World Championship qualifying
tournament in December.
Quinn Clinton, of
Christchurch Boys’ High School,
Toby Gillooly, of Burnside High
School, and Angus McWilliam,
of Middleton Grange, are
attending a training camp in
Auckland today. They aim to
stake their claim for selection in
the under-19 team ahead of the
tournament.
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Craft “n” Yarn
Today (August 9), 10am-noon
Go and join the friendly group
at the library.
Take along your knitting,
crochet, embroidery or any
portable craft for two hours of
creativity and social fun.
Hornby Library, Goulding Ave
Storytimes – Wā Kōrero
Today, 10.30-11am
Go along to the library
for a Storytime session. The
programme includes stories,
music, movement and rhymes. It
is best-suited for pre-schoolers.
Fendalton Library, cnr of Clyde
and Jeffreys Rds
Knit “n” Stitch
Today, 1-2pm
Go along with your crochet,
knitting, mending, card making,
tapestry, or anything you like
that’s portable and crafty. If
you fancy learning, there will
be people who can help. The
programme is suited for all ages.
Red Cafe at Upper Riccarton
Library, 71 Main South Rd
Fendalton Library Book
Group with Sandra and Lesley
Tomorrow, 11am-noon
For those who love reading
and want to share in discussion
with other friendly book lovers.

The group subscribes to the
“Book Discussion Scheme” so a
cost is involved.
Fendalton Library, cnr of
Jeffreys and Clyde Rds
Introduction to iPads
Tomorrow, 11am -12.30pm
Have you got an iPad but don’t
know where to start? Are you
interested in getting an iPad
and would like to learn some of
the basics? This course will help
you become more confident and
show you the basics. For absolute
beginners. Cost is $15 per term.
Te Hapua: Halswell Centre,
341 Halswell Rd
Scrabble Club
Tomorrow, 1.30-3.30pm
Go along to the library’s
scrabble club. No obligation, just
go along when you can and join
the friendly group. Some boards
will be provided, but feel free to
bring your own.
Te Hapua: Halswell Centre,
341 Halswell Rd
Go Well Group – play
rummikub
Thursday, 1.30-3pm
Go along to the library and
play rummikub – an exciting,
interactive strategy game. The
programme is suited for all ages.
Fendalton Library, cnr of

BOOK WONDER: The Halswell community read for 2016 is Heartland by Jenny Pattrick.
The city council invites you to read, share and discuss this fantastic novel, as well as join
with the author herself for a series of fun, free and inspirational events. The event will be
held on August 18, 10-11.30am at the Te Hapua: Halswell Centre on 341 Halswell Rd. ​
Jeffreys and Clyde Rds
Science Alive in the library
Thursday, 3.30- 4.30pm
There are drop-in science
sessions at the local library.
Activities based around the
science of popular books and
other interesting topics.
Upper Riccarton Library, 71
Main South Rd
Babytimes – Wā Pēpi
Friday, 10.15-10.45am
During each session a variety
of stories, songs, rhymes, finger
plays and other book related
activities will be shared. The pro-

gramme is especially suitable for
under two-year-olds
Hornby Library, Goulding Ave
Learn to play mahjong
Friday, 2-4pm
Go along to the library and
learn to play mahjong – a game
that will stimulate your brain
and keep you on your toes.
Fendalton Library, cnr of
Jeffreys and Clyde Rds
Super Saturday Storytimes
Saturday, 11-11.45am
Enjoy stories, rhymes and crafty
times. The programme is suited
for children aged two to seven.

Upper Riccarton Library, 71
Main South Rd
Beginning Computer Skills
Monday (August 15) 11am12.30pm
These sessions will develop
basic computer skills such
as using a mouse, keyboard
familiarisation, saving and
retrieving documents, making
folders and searching the
internet. Once this introduction
is complete you will set up an
online email account and learn
basic email and searching skills.
Te Hāpua: Halswell Centre,
341 Halswell Rd

WESTERN NEWS

Bridal show
bigger and better
$22,000 in prizes
up for grabs
SAVE THE date.
The With This Ring Bridal Show is rolling around for another year, being held
on August 28 at the Air Force Museum in
Wigram.
This year’s show will have 85 exhibitors
ranging from wedding and bridesmaid
gowns, photography, honeymoons,
flowers, stationary, caterers, venue hire
and many more.
On top of that, there will be more than
$22,000 of prizes to be won.
A wedding and honeymoon at Norfolk
Island will be up for grabs, as well as a
honeymoon at The Edgewater Resort and
Spa in Rarotonga.
Brides-to-be can go in the draw to win
a wedding gown, up to the value of $3895,
from To Cherish Bridal Boutique.
Venue hire up to the value of $4050 for
Wigram Base will be up for grabs, along
with many more prizes and giveaways.
Two fashion catwalks will be held, one
at 11am and the other at 2pm, showcasing
wedding gowns and mother-of-the bride
outfits.
Event manager Mark Sinclair said this
year’s event would be “bigger and better”
than last year’s inaugural one.
“If they are just needing the last few
things or they are wanting to plan their
whole wedding, this show has everything

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SCHOOL OPTIONS – early and middle years 2017

St Mark’s our tradition

and the future, our difference.

SAVE THE DATE: The With This Ring
Bridal Show will have two catwalks
showcasing wedding gowns and
mother of the bride outfits. ​
under the one roof.”
He said there was a wide range of exhibitors and stalls to look at to plan your
special day.
“There are so many specialists that
are there under one roof so people can
go at their own leisure and talk to them
and plan their day. Then they can make
appointments to go back at a later date
and follow up.”
• The With This Ring Bridal Show
will be held at the Air Force Museum
in Wigram, on August 28, from
9.30am-4pm. Tickets are $15 and can
be purchased at the door on the day, or
pre-sale tickets are available online at
dashtickets.co.nz

St Mark’S is the only anglican
StateIntegrated Primary School in the
South Island.
as a school of Special Character we
focus on growing the unique gifts, talents
and abilities of every student within a
Christian family atmosphere. This holistic
view ensures the students spiritual,
academic, physical, emotional and
cultural needs and potential are the heart
of all we do, the way we think and the way
we live.
Students who can collaborate, act
adaptively, are actively involved in their
own learning, and solve problems using
a range of thinking skills are hallmarks

New Brighton Catholic School
(Mary Immaculate)
A state-integrated Catholic School
for Years 0 to 8
• A positive virtues-based culture
• Strong community involvement
• Diverse opportunities
• Supportive learning for all
• After School Care programme
Deb Daines, Principal,
welcomes all enquiries
(03) 388-7982 or office@nbc.school.nz
100 Lonsdale Street, New Brighton

One Community – Learning Together

of the child at the centre of teaching and
learning. These are also the skills that will
propel students into their future and our
ever changing world.
Positive relationships between students,
staff and whanau is a strength at St Mark’s.
knowing every student, their strengths
and abilities creates a scaffold for inquiry,
curiosity, collaboration and fun!
Come and visit us! take a look at our
new and innovative campus. Hear from
our families. talk to our talented students.
talk to the teachers who inspire them. But
most of all see how we are all connected
by faith to a place that creates a sense of
belonging and worth for everyone.

To contact us for further information
ph 388 9426
Or email: admin@snbs.school.nz

You are invited to...

ExpEriEncE thE St MarkS
School DiffErEncE

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Monday to thursday
at 12pM, 5pM & 9pM
Freeview HD 40 | Live stream and on demand at ctv.co.nz

For enquiries, contact
Geoff Moreton: 021 1066 177

An Anglican integrated, co-educational school for children in Years 1-8 (Ages 5-13)

Applications are currently being accepted for 2017 new entrants.
Contact the school office for
further information.
Limited vacancies currently exist in
other year levels.
Cholmondeley Avenue, Christchurch
Phone: 03 332 7339 | Fax: 03: 332 4485
Email: office@saintmarks.school.nz
www.saintmarks.school.nz

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SCHOOL OPTIONS – early and middle years 2017
Getting Parents Involved
MerrIn BelIeveS that effective
school-home partnerships can enhance
children’s learning. These partnerships are
also welcome within the school to give
students an extra boost through various
programmes which would not be available
without parent input.
examples of these programmes are
our group of Parent reading tutors
whom work alongside 2 students three
times a week and the Perceptual Motor
Programme which helps enhance
our tāmariki’s movement skills and
understanding of language.
Including and encouraging parents to
be active participants within learning
discussions is another growth area

at Merrin.
These opportunities are provided
through our Merrin ICt Community
Blog providing instant online support
and information about BYOD and
digital citizenship through a specially
designed portal, giving parents interactive
responses to questions.
There is a regular Monday Parent
Drop in Centre for parents to ask
questions while having a chat and cup of
coffee. Parent information workshops
also pop up regularly throughout the year
on a variety of topics.
Merrin is always looking for ways to
enhance and grow our partnership with
parents for the benefit of all our tāmariki.

Welcome to Casebrook
Intermediate School.

Year 7 & 8 students are a unique age
group that we specialize in educating.
Our staff and school resources are
all geared for this stage of personal
development and focus on providing
as a diverse range of learning
opportunities to create a well-rounded
individual.
Our learning environment is
supported by a strong focus on our
school values of respect (Whakaute),
excellence (Panekiretanga) and
Perseverance (Hiringa). Through these
‘reP’ values we develop within each
student a sense of self worth to realise
their importance as a member of our
Casebrook community.

Daniel helping our tāmariki with their spelling.

B rilliant staff who know their learners
A mazing country feel in the heart of
Christchurch

We specialise in great
schooling for years 1 to 10
• years 1 to 6 establishing
strong foundations
• years 7 to 10 great
preparation for the
senior years
• well prepared for life
beyond the gate

Growing in Wisdom & Stature
Application closing date for 2017
enrolments at all year levels is:

August 26, 2016

Limited places in Year 7 to 10
applications are invited

Working together with
families in the south west
of Christchurch. Our
students benefit from
our specialist teaching
with emphasis on pastoral
care and our special focus
on personal character
development and learning.

Moving forward with learning
F riendly community focused school
O pen for new enrolments
R adical initiatives in place
D edicated staff, support staff and teachers
S mall class size
C hromebooks and iPads in each class
H appy cheerful learners
O ur Year 7-8 leaders are shining stars!
O pen NOW for enrolments
L earning environments that bring out the
best in people

For more information, contact us on: (03) 338 8153 or enrol@aidanfield.school.nz
or go to our website www.aidanfield.school.nz

MERRIN
SCHOOL

ADVERTISING FEATURE

Gould Crescent, Woolston | Phone 982 0206

Our school environment is one
where students are safe and have the
confidence to take risks with their
learning. In this way the students
at Casebrook are supported and
encouraged to become self-motived,
independent learners.
We value the partnership between
home and school. together we can
create an environment where we foster
feelings of pride and belonging. We are
sure you will enjoy being a part of our
community and I would welcome the
opportunity to meet with you to discuss
your child’s future at Casebrook.
Sharon Keen
Casebrook Intermediate School Principal

“Inspiring
today’s learners
to be successful
in tomorrow’s
world”.
For excellence in academic, sporting
& cultural activities.
Elmwood Normal School is a decile 10 school
situated on beautiful grounds in the heart of
Merivale. We teach years 1 – 6 in a diverse,
supportive and enriching learning environment.
To learn more about the Elmwood Normal School
point of difference:
Visit – www.elmwood.school.nz or call – 355 7192
29 Aikmans Road, Merivale, Christchurch 8014

Casebrook Intermediate School

INSPIRING STARS
Years 1 – 8

An innovative and well-resourced Full Primary School in the North West
Enquiries: please contact Merrin School
Phone: 03 358 8369 | Email: office@merrin.school.nz
www.merrin.school.nz

The Cathedral
Grammer School
at CatHeDral GraMMar, we are
passionate about young people and their
boundless potential to lead exciting and
generous lives. We believe in aspiring
to excellence in all we do, encouraging
individuals to flourish – in mind, body
and spirit.
This term the Cathedral Grammar
community have welcomed Scott
Thelning as our new Principal. Scott is an
experienced principal from Christchurch
who is passionate about our city and
ensuring that Grammar is a valued part
of the rejuvenation of our CBD. He is
looking forward to working with our
pupils, staff and parents to ensure our
school engages, motivates and inspires
young Cantabrians who are ready for the
challenges of the 21st century, building
on the best of our valued traditions whilst
opening their minds to new ways of
thinking, doing and being.
Cathedral Grammar is a unique
educational environment. Our dedicated,
co-educational Pre-School and Junior
School each provide the ideal foundation
for our young pupils up to Year 3 before
they move up to the Boys’ and Girls’ Prep
Schools.
Here, in Years 4 to 8, our boys and
girls are educated separately, allowing for
dedicated single-sex learning that meets
the needs of each gender, alongside many
opportunities to mix and develop social

skills in a co-educational environment
outside the classroom.
Grammar’s overarching vision – to
help our pupils to become engaged
thinkers, enterprising spirits and
moral citizens – will equip our
students with the knowledge, quality
skills and dispositions to play a
leading role in our ever-changing
world. all of this occurs in a genuinely
happy, caring and vibrant atmosphere
committed to provide outstanding
opportunities for every girl and boy,
and to celebrate their diverse gifts.
You and your child are warmly
invited to visit and meet our pupils
and staff, and to discover for
yourselves the purposeful, warm and
inclusive atmosphere for which we are
known. We welcome you to our next
Open Day on tuesday 23 august, or
we would be delighted to arrange your
visit on another, normal school day
Ph 03.365.0385 – linda Marsh,
registrar.

A game changer in the fight
against Parkinson’s Disease
If you have Parkinson’s disease, you cannot
afford to underestimate the benefits of
exercise. Being sedentary is one of the fastest
ways to see your symptoms get worse. To be
the best you can be, consider a revolutionary
Parkinson’s programme, PD Warrior, run by
Muscle People Physiotherapy.
“Exercise needs to be a front line defence
for people with Parkinson’s disease. PD
Warrior aims to re-wire the brain to allow
everyday movements and activities to be
performed with greater ease. Just like your
muscles benefit from cross- training, your
brain also benefits from being challenged and
surprised.” Melissa McConaghy, co-founder
of PD Warrior and Specialist Neurological
Physiotherapist.
Purposeful movement can combat the loss
of motor control seen in Parkinson’s disease.
PD Warrior combines a high effort, intensive
work-out with a challenging combination
of movements and mental strategy. It is
designed for people with early stage or mild
Parkinson’s disease with the aim of slowing
down the progress of the disease.
“PD Warrior is loads of fun and can get
very loud with plenty of variety to keep
people engaged. you get to connect with
like-minded people who want to fight their
symptoms,” says Laurie Moore, Director of
Muscle People Physiotherapy.
Neil, from Rangiora, has been attending
the PD Warrior programme and says; “The
exaggerated movement keeps the body
moving rather than seizing up”. Neil keeps
up the exercises at home during the week and

says “that’s how you get the most benefit out
of it.” He has been playing more golf and is
able to work a couple of days a week.
Muscle People has helped clients achieve
some significant milestones through PD
Warrior. Those who come to the PD Warrior
circuit style programme at the city clinic each
week report feeling more confident in their
movements and are able to move more freely
and get back into life.
The first step in the PD Warrior
programme is an assessment at Muscle
People Physiotherapy. for more information
or to book your assessment telephone the
friendly team at Muscle People on
360 3606.”
PD Warrior not only re-trains your
brain, it also helps you to get •

Your life back – get back to doing
the things you love.

•

Stronger and healthier, so you feel
better about yourself.

•

More comfortable doing several
things at one time.

•

Parkinson’s is a progressive
neurodegenerative condition
which effects the part of the brain
responsible for initiating and coordinating movement.

•

Better balance... prevent
dangerous accidents and falls.

•

Approximately 1 in 500 people
have the condition.

•

Able to do all the little things that
you have recently abandoned.

•

Twenty percent of people affected
by Parkinson’s are of working age
(15-64 years).

What type of Parkinson’s do you have?
Knowing the answer to this question can slow down your Parkinson’s and
help you to look, move and feel better.

PD Warrior -

Parkinson’s -

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Uses a unique combination of
physical and cognitive activities to
drive the brain’s natural ability to
re-wire itself.

•

PD Warrior retrains the brain
and helps people feel stronger and
fitter.

•

Muscle People Physiotherapy run
the PD Warrior each week with a
group of 10 people.

These stunning lovebite full upper and
lower dentures have been expertly crafted by
internationally-recognised dental technician
Richard Greenlees at his Christchurch studio.
The combination of Richard’s skill, experience
(including 15 years in London’s prestigious
Harley Street) knowledge and revolutionary
techniques allow him to create beautiful
bespoke false teeth that truly resemble those
in nature and reflect each patient’s individuality
and unique character.

By appointment only.
Consultation fee applies.

Ring Now:
332 7366

Dr John L. Dewsbury

M.B., Ch. B. (Otago) D.R.C.O.G.
(Lond.) F.R.N.Z.C.G.P

GOOD KEEN MAN: Teeth with character
for a hard-case fisherman in his 50’s

Richard will personally guide you through the entire process to create
teeth with small nuances in the fabrication, colour and shape. Your beautiful new
lovebite dentures will boost your confidence and make you look and feel year’s younger!

YOU HAVE waited and here you are an
over 60s unit in Brookhaven! This gorgeous
townhouse of approx. 1.5 years of age has a
sizeable floor plan of 104m2.
The funky open planned kitchen, dining
living areas offer space along with a great
flow to the private west facing outdoor
patio and barbeque area. The cosy gas fire
in the living area will keep you toasty warm
during the winter months.
Featuring two double bedrooms, the
master offers a semi ensuite with a wet floor
shower. Excellent outdoor flow to the patio
from the main bedroom is an added bonus.
The single plus internal accessed garage
plus off street parking offers easy drive on
access from the street.
Our owners have given clear instructions
this gorgeous property will be sold.

Open Home: Saturday 11.15am to
11.45am or viewing by appointment any
time. See you at the Open Home or for
an appointment to view contact Debra
Hakaraia of Smart Real Estate (Licensed
Agent REAA 2008) on 027 562 0420 or
384 8600 or email Debra on enquiries.
christchurch@smartrealestate.co.nz or visit
our website www.smartrealestate.co.nz.

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Tuesday August 9 2016

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An afternoon
of fine jazz
Maestro Doug Caldwell performs the first concert
at the new venue 'The Piano', Centre for Music
& the Arts, on Sunday the 14th August at 3pm.
Doug is an icon of the jazz world and has been
performing for the past 72 years, debuting in 1944
as pianist in The Staretta Trio, at the age of 16 years.
He played at the Malando regularly for 15 years
then joined the Brian Marston Band playing in the
Winter Gardens regularly.
He studied arranging and composition at
Michigan State University USA in 1956 and upon
returning to New Zealand as well as being very
much in the music scene in Christchurch, was then
musical director for Radio New Zealand and
Television New Zealand for many years.
Doug taught at the Christchurch Polytechnic Jazz
School for 14 years and retired as Lecturer
Emeritus in 2005 and in his honour the auditorium
at the Jazz School is named after him.
The Maestro has performed with the cream of

Dinner Theatre at its Best
A NIGHT OF MAYHEM
Three course meal & show $60
Doors open at 6.30pm

Would you like your children to
exercise more and earn some money?

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PEOPLE

the crop Jazz musicians, Henry Mancini, Ronnie
Scott, Nat Adderley, Scott Hamilton, Buddy Tait,
Holly Hoffman, Don Rader, Mavis Rivers and many
more.
Doug is a full writer member of APRA/AMCOS
and has received numerous Awards and Citations
including in 2006 the MNZM for Services to Jazz in
New Zealand.
Now aged 88 years he is looking forward to
taking the stage with fellow musicians Bob Heinz
on guitar, Mike Kime bass and Ted Meager drums.
Jody Keehan completes the lineup on vocals.
Tickets for the concert are available on Eventbrite
or by 'phoning 3528568 and the audience can rest
assured of an afternoon of fine jazz from the
Maestro and friends.

Whitney Houston
SOUTH African born,
Belinda Davids
performs the music of
Whitney Houston in a
fabulous tribute show
that is currently touring
New Zealand as part of
a world wide tour. ‘The
Greatest Love of All :
The Whitney Houston
Show” plays one
Christchurch date at the
Aurora Centre on Tuesday 16th
August, 8pm.
In the wake of Whitney Houston's
tragic passing in 2012, and in respect
for Houston's legacy, Showtime
Australia dedicated over 12 months
to perfecting this production and
finding the right star. After
conducting over 15,000 auditions in
12 countries, accomplished vocalist
Belinda Davids was selected to pay
reverence to Houston with her
carefully crafted renditions.
Blessed with a 4 octave range,
Belinda has performed professionally
since the age of 14. She has opened

for and sung along side many
international artists and acts, and has
recorded and released her own solo
album.
In ‘The Greatest Love of All’,
Belinda delivers over 20 of Houston’s
most loved songs including Greatest Love of All, I Wanna Dance
With Somebody, One Moment in
Time, I’m Every Woman, I Will
Always Love You - live on stage in a
spectacular show backed by a live
band and dancers.
Tickets on sale now at Eventfinda.
For further information visit
thegreatestloveofall.com.au

Be in to WIN a double pass
Star Media has a double to pass to give away to ‘The Greatest Love of All :
The Whitney Houston Show” taking place at the Aurora Centre, Greers Rd on
Tuesday 16th August 2016, 8pm.
To go into the ticket draw, email your name and daytime contact phone
number, along with the answer to: “The _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Love of All” to:
jo.fuller@starmedia.kiwi Subject: Whitney Houston Competition.
Entries close 5pm Friday 12th August. The winner will be notified.